Is it about time to make an offer to spirit?
12-17-2019, 07:40 AM
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Well, at the very least I can promise that that exact thing will be attempted 
I can see SWA making a play for either JBA or Spirit. Both tie ups would have their respective advantages and benefits to SWA.
Besides, there might have already been an offer. It could be an ongoing discussion/negotiation or that offer could have been turned down.
I can see SWA making a play for either JBA or Spirit. Both tie ups would have their respective advantages and benefits to SWA.
Besides, there might have already been an offer. It could be an ongoing discussion/negotiation or that offer could have been turned down.
12-17-2019, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan
JetBlue is an aspirational brand. Think Target vs Walmart. Anything can happen but I don’t think those two cultures would mesh. JetBlue is way too progressive, willing to try new things, Mint... transatlantic... A220... TVs, Internet, power, snacks, dual HUDs in the E190, autoland in the bus, printers, window shades, paid parking, paid uniforms, no leather jackets ...
SW too slow and plodding and folksy. I think it would be a tough merger for the business to say nothing of the employees.
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SW too slow and plodding and folksy. I think it would be a tough merger for the business to say nothing of the employees.
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As far as equipment, well I’m sure some FAT pilots have shared with you how SWA stripped the AT B737s of their printers, roll-up window shades, independently controlled wipers, AUTO mode on the igniters, etc.
The E-190 will be sold to AA but not before they take the dual HUDs out and sell them on EBay.
12-17-2019, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by WHACKMASTER
Granted you’ve flown for both airlines but I think you’re putting too much significance on cultures matching up.
As far as equipment, well I’m sure some FAT pilots have shared with you how SWA stripped the AT B737s of their printers, roll-up window shades, independently controlled wipers, AUTO mode on the igniters, etc.
The E-190 will be sold to AA but not before they take the dual HUDs out and sell them on EBay.
As far as equipment, well I’m sure some FAT pilots have shared with you how SWA stripped the AT B737s of their printers, roll-up window shades, independently controlled wipers, AUTO mode on the igniters, etc.
The E-190 will be sold to AA but not before they take the dual HUDs out and sell them on EBay.
12-17-2019, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by ropestart
No one at Spirit wants to merge with SWA. Majority want to stay organic...unless you’re a 25 year old first year FO that knows nothing about merger and acquisitions.
12-17-2019, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ropestart
No one at Spirit wants to merge with SWA. Majority want to stay organic. Also, we know how SWA management treats acquisitions.
12-17-2019, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Peacock
I think you’ll be hard pressed to find pilots at either airline that are excited for a merger/acquisition. That doesn’t matter though.
Speaking as a SW guy, for the majority of SW pilots, the only thing worse than the max being grounded would be spinning the seniority Russian roulette wheel with another SLI.
12-17-2019, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by SlipKid
Exactly.
Speaking as a SW guy, for the majority of SW pilots, the only thing worse than the max being grounded would be spinning the seniority Russian roulette wheel with another SLI.
Speaking as a SW guy, for the majority of SW pilots, the only thing worse than the max being grounded would be spinning the seniority Russian roulette wheel with another SLI.
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